The body of an 8-year-old girl who had been missing for three days was recovered in the Bhana Mari area here, police informed on Monday.
Police said, the girl’s body was discovered at the home of a neighbor in Lundi Arbab locality, which falls within the jurisdiction of Bhana Mari police station.
The suspect, identified as Altaf, son of Mamoor, has been arrested in connection with the case. The victim’s father had reported her disappearance at Mankrao police post three days ago.
During the investigation, the murdered child’s body was found at the suspect’s residence today. The body was shifted to the hospital for a post-mortem examination. Complete details will be shared once the medical report is received, police said.
The deceased has been identified as an 8-year-old girl, daughter of Ali Muhammad, originally from Afghanistan and currently residing in Lundi Arbab. The suspect is currently being interrogated by police regarding the incident.